Crow Wing Confluence Trail

Crow Wing Confluence Trail is a 5.5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Fort Ripley, Minnesota that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

DISTANCE

5.5 miles

ELEVATION GAIN

121 feet

ROUTE TYPE

Loop

dogs on leash

kid friendly

birding

hiking

nature trips

walking

forest

river

views

wild flowers

wildlife

Drive west from Minneapolis on I-94 West for 63 miles. Exit onto MN-15 North to St. Cloud for extra 9 miles. Take US-10 West then merge onto MN-371 North. Drive 20 miles and turn left at Koering Road. Continue on County Road 27. Parking lot is at the end of the road after the park office. There is a $5 daily vehicle permit fee.

Very easy hike along the Mississippi through wooded area and some meadow. Only circled the old town area about 2 miles due to time but seems to be a lot of flat well manicured trail. Lots of wild life, mostly birds. And the historical significance of this once thriving trading outpost was interesting to explore by way of the plaques along the side of the trail. Very enjoyable.